plan your visit

Denver Botanic Gardens has something for everyone from leisurely strolls through themed gardens to wildflower hikes to dozens of classes, exhibits and events for kids and adults:

Visitor information including hours, prices, directions.
Events and exhibits: some of the most exciting year-round events you’ll find anywhere.
Calendar of events, classes, and concerts.
Tours of our four sites.
Facility rental at our Denver or Chatfield gardens.
The Helen Fowler Library houses one of the premier collections of plant-related resources in the United States.
Concessions and Gift Shop.

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plan your visit

The weather is great for a visit this week.

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids on Saturdays or Sundays? Registration for Family Days at the Gardens is now open. Only $1 per child when you
pre-register.